Chapter 34: Land
Development Regulations
Article VII. Subdivision Regulations
Division
3. Design Standards
Sec.
34-625. Lots
(d) Natural features. In
the subdividing of any land,
due regard shall be shown for all natural features, such as tree
growth, wetlands, steep slopes, watercourses, or similar conditions,
and plans adjusted to preserve those which will add attractiveness,
safety and stability to the proposed development.
(Code 1986, § 1310:704)
Division
4. Required Improvements
Sec.
34-672. Tree planting or street trees
In areas of a subdivision lacking trees as
determined by the city,
street trees shall be planted not less than 30 feet apart. No trees
shall be planted within 40 feet of the intersection of curblines on
corner lots. The minimum size shall measure 1 1/2 inches in diameter at
the ground line. Only those varieties and locations approved by the
city shall be used
(Code 1986, § 1310:801(7))
Article VIII. Zoning
Division
5. Design Standards, Performance Standards, and Specific
Use Standards
Sec.
34-1012. Landscaping standards
(Ground
cover means grass (seeded or sod), organic mulch materials,
small rocks or gravel, and low masses of plant material ground cover. Landscaping means
trees, shrubs, berms, plant materials, flowers,
ground cover, rocks, screening and landscape walls. Rain garden means
a natural stormwater runoff facility that uses a
garden built into a shallow depression in the ground as a means to
filter stormwater runoff through the use of plants and soil that absorb
the water, filter pollutants, and ultimately reuse the water for
vegetation nourishment, while providing an attractive landscape.)
(b) 7c. A minimum of 50 percent of the total building perimeter shall
be
landscaped with ground cover, shrubbery and trees in an area no less
than 4 feet in width. (Applies to the C-3 zone).
(8) Plant materials that include native plants
and seasonal interest (winter color, flowers, berries, and autumn
color) are preferred. The use of native evergreens and shrubs that are
visible during the winter are recommended.
a. The following trees may not be used to
satisfy the landscaping requirement of this section:
Box Elder (Acer negundo)
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Female Gingko (Gingko Biloba) |
| Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) |
Mulberry
(Morus alba)
|
| Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) |
Cottonwood
(Populus deltoids) |
Russian Olive(Elaegnus)
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Poplars
(Populus species) |
b. The following trees may be used to satisfy
the landscaping requirement of this section, but only in areas that are
reasonably protected from winter wind conditions:
Colorado Blue Spruce
(Picea pungens glauca)
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| White Pine
(Pinus alba) |
| Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) |
c. The
following trees may be used to satisfy
the landscaping requirement of this section, but only in areas that are
not on, or immediately adjacent to, a public street boulevard.
| Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata) |
| Mancana Ash (Fraxinus mandshurica
mancana) |
(9) Minimum planting standards include the following
a.
Overstory trees: 2.5" B&B
b.
Coniferous trees: 6' B&B
c. Shrubs:
24" B&B
(10) Landscaping shall be provided at and
around the base of all ground and pylon signs. Such landscaping shall
comply with section 34-1079.
(c)
Vegetative stormwater facilities such
as rain gardens and bio-retention areas may be counted toward the
minimum landscaping requirements.
(d) In all
zoning districts where setbacks
exist or are required, all developed uses shall provide a landscaped
yard, including grass, decorative stones, or shrubs and trees, along
all streets. This yard shall be kept clear of all structures, storage,
and off-street parking. Except for driveways, the yard shall extend
along the entire frontage of the lot, and along both streets of a
corner lot. Such yard shall have a depth of at least ten feet or the
minimum setback depth, whichever is less. In all districts, all
structures and areas requiring landscaping and fences shall be
maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or
safety conditions.
(Ord. No. 787, 6-2-2003)
Division 5. Design
Standards, Performance Standards, and Specific
Use Standards
Sec. 34-1053. Tree
and woodland preservation
(3) Forestation, reforestation or landscaping
shall utilize a variety of tree species and shall not utilize any
species presently under disease epidemic. Species planted shall be
hardy under local conditions and compatible with the local landscape.
(Ord. No. 787, 6-2-2003)
Chapter 86.
VEGETATION
Article I. In
General
Sec.
86-1. Weeds
a) The term "weeds," as used in this section means
not only such noxious weeds as are enumerated in Minn. Stat. §
18.77 and acts amendatory thereto, but also such useless and
troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general
public. Weeds shall also be construed to mean all rank vegetable growth
which exhales unpleasant or noxious odors, and also high and rank
vegetable growth that may conceal filthy deposits.
b) Any weeds or grass growing upon any lot or parcel
of land, excluding grass or forage crops used for agricultural
purposes, planned landscaping purposes, and/or areas officially
designated as wildlife areas, but including the lands between the
curbline of the street or alley and the property line of private
properties, to greater height than one foot or are about to go to seed
are declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to the health, safety and
good order of the city.
(Code 1986, §§ 1005:50--1005:70)
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